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Report copyright infringementby Dan Baldwin (Author)The Paranormal Pendulum is a must read for anyone wanting to sharpen their psychic tools. Dan Baldwin has an amazing way of taking a complex topic and turning it into an easy-to-understand guidebook for learners. Pendulum dowsing is one of the most effective tools for spirit communication the dedicated paranormal investigator can employ. Each chapter contains not only instructions and insights into pendulum dowsing, but also includes transcr...

A century of Protestant missions in China (1807-1907) Being the centenary conference historical volume - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby D. Macgillivray (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 784 ...

Reinventing the Museum: The Evolving Conversation on the Paradigm Shift - Paperback

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by Gail Anderson (Editor)Reinventing the Museum presents iconic essays from the 20th century and the latest thinking of the 21st century on ideology, public engagement, and new frameworks. Its 44 seminal articles and selected bibliography guide students through nearly a century of museum thought and theory.Author BiographyGail Anderson has been active in the museum field for more than 30 years. She is a museum consultant in private practice. Number of Pages: 558 Dimensions: 1.3 x 9.8 x 6.9 IN...

Things Great and Small: Collection Management Policies - Hardcover

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by John E. Simmons (Author)The third edition of Things Great and Small continues to be a comprehensive resource for developing, implementing, and revising collection management policies and includes new information for addressing prolonged or permanent closure of museums, wider parameters for collection storage environments, and sustainable collection management practices.Author BiographyJohn E. Simmons (BA, Systematics & Ecology; MA, Museum Studies) has worked in museums for more than 50...

The United States Government Internet Directory 2023 - Paperback

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by Mary Meghan Ryan (Editor)The United States Government Internet Directory serves as a guide to the changing landscape of government information online. The Directory is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who is looking for official U.S. government resources on the Web.Author BiographyMary Meghan Ryan is a senior research editor for Bernan Press. She is also the editor for Employment, Hours, and Earnings: States and Areas; and co-editor for County and City Extra and Places, Towns and Town...

Justice Statistics: An Extended Look at Crime in the United States 2023 - Paperback

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by Shana Hertz Hattis (Editor)This completely updated edition of Justice Statistics: An Extended Look at Crime in the United States provides an extended look at the crimes covered and reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Author BiographyShana Hertz Hattis has worked as an editor and writer for over a decade. Her work has spanned the fields of hospitality, health, business, and popular culture. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and master's degree in education de...

The USA and The World 2023-2024 - Paperback

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by David M. Keithly (Author)The USA and The World 2020-2022provides students with vital information on these countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyDavid M. Keithly is a retired university professor. He has published five books and over 80 articles in journals and magazines, and served as editor of The Defense Intelligence Journal and Civil Wars. He was a Fulbright fellow in Europe twice, a fell...

The USA and The World 2022-2023 - Paperback

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by David M. Keithly (Author)The World Today Series: USA and The World describes not only what happened, but puts events in the context of the past and criticizes policy actions as appropriate. The result goes deeper than most of what appears in current publications. Updated annually and part of the renowned "World Today Series," USA and the World presents an unusually penetrating look into America and its relationship to the rest of the world. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-dat...

The Rites of Passage for Males Manual: Just About Everything a Young Man Needs to Know About Life and Manhood - Paperback

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by Harold D. Greene (Author)The Rites of Passage for Males Manual is a four-part manual that focuses on building critical thinking skills for young men to help them make positive life choices. The four sections are: Basic Life Skills; Self-Esteem Training; Finding My Career & Life Purpose; and Dress for Business Success. Use this manual in youth workshops, as a parent, or in other youth development training programs. Tests after each section help to ensure that the reader understands the ...

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by Wayne C. Thompson (Author)The World Today Series: Western Europe is an annually updated presentation of each sovereign country in Western Europe, past and present. It is organized by individual chapters for each country expertly covering the region's geography, people, history, political system, constitution, parliament, parties, political leaders and elections. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource f...

From Small Wins to Sweeping Change: Working Together to Foster Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism in Museums - Paperback

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by Priya Frank (Editor), Theresa Sotto (Editor)Combining practice and guidance, challenges and successes, this book provides a range of frameworks and tools to develop and implement successful DEAI committees and their initiatives. This timely book offers concrete tips and models for mitigating bias, confronting racism, and advocating for organizational change at any cultural institution. Author BiographyPriya Frank (she/her) has over 25 years of experience in equity, diversity and inclusion ...

Historical Dictionary of the Green Movement - Paperback

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by Miranda Schreurs (Author), Elim Papadakis (Author)Historical Dictionary of the Green Movement, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced on green movements, green politics, green trends, and major environmental agreements and events.Author BiographyMiranda A. Schreurs is Professor of Climate and Environmental Policy at the School of Governance, Technical University of Munich. She has researched...

United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions (Plum Book) 2020 - Paperback

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by U S House Of Representatives (Author)The Plum Book is a listing of over 9,000 civil service leadership and support positions (filled and vacant) in the Legislative and Executive branches of the federal government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointments, or in other words by direct appointment.Author BiographyThe Plum Book, is published, alternately, by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Number of Pa...

Maimonides' Introduction to His Commentary on the Mishnah - Hardcover

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by Moses Maimonides (Author), Fred Rosner (Translator)To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.Back JacketMoses Maimonides (1138-1204), physician, scientist, astronomer, philosopher, and theologian, emerged as a halakhist through his classic work, Commentary on the Mishnah, in which he sets out to explain to the layman the meaning and the purpose of the Mishnah, while bypassing the often complicated and concentrated discussions ...

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols - Paperback

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by Ellen Frankel (Author), Betsy Patkin Teutsch (Author)Jewish symbols reflect the interaction of word and image within Jewish culture. Jews have always studied, interpreted, and revered sacred texts; they have also adorned the settings and occasions of sacred acts. Calligraphy and ornamentation have transformed Hebrew letters into art; quotation, interpretation, legend, and wordplay have made ceremonial objects into narrative. This book represents just such a collaboration between art and la...

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by Alain Silver (Author)In the 1930s the gangster film in the United States coincided with a very real and very sensational gangsterism at large in American society. Little Caesar (1931), The Public Enemy (1931), and Scarface (1932) borrowed liberally from the newspapers and books of the era. With the release of just these three motion pictures in barely more than a year's time, Hollywood quintessentially defined the genre. The characters, the situations, and the icons - from fast cars and to...

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by Gregg Rickman (Author)This lavishly-illustrated collection of writings on western movies covers close to a century of American cinematic achievement and includes almost a half-century of essays, commentary, and interviews. The history, mythology, and landscape of the western are skillfully explored. Number of Pages: 408 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: August 01, 2004

The Librarian's Career Guidebook - Paperback

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by Priscilla K. Shontz (Editor)Sage advice and career guidance is offered by sixty-four information professionals from diverse positions and workplaces. This practical guide addresses a wide variety of career issues. The advice is aimed at librarians in various stages of a career: prospective librarians, M.L.S. students, and entry-level librarians, as well as experienced information professionals.Author BiographyPriscilla K. Shontz is the author of Jump Start Your Career in Library and Inform...

The A to Z of the Persian Gulf War 1990 - 1991 - Paperback

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by Clayton R. Newell (Author)Contrary to many assessments that immediately followed the end of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, that war was neither short nor decisive. The 1991 conflict was the dramatic manifestation of long-standing antagonisms among the principal participants, and its results continue to have a profound effect on the region, a fact that can be seen most clearly in the current U.S.-occupation of Iraq. It is therefore important to determine, on the diplomatic side, just how the wa...

Meeting Procedures: Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century - Hardcover

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by James Lochrie (Author)A complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this guidebook is packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, meeting the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations. The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings.Author BiographyJames Lochrie is a Certified Professional Parliamentarian accredited through the American Institute of ...

Mortuary Science: A Sourcebook - Paperback

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by John F. Szabo (Author)Szabo presents a thorough bibliographical examination of the funeral industry and related subjects. Most citations are annotated, with special notes on editions and reprints.Author BiographyJohn F. Szabo ( M.I.L.S., University of Michigan) is Director, Robinson Public Library District, Robinson, IL. Formerly Head Librarian, University of Michigan's Residential College, he has studied the literature of mortuary science for several years. Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions...

The A to Z of Leibniz's Philosophy - Paperback

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by N. J. Fox (Author)The A to Z of Leibniz's Philosophy sheds light not only on his philosophical thought but also the impact it had on the thinking of his contemporaries. They, and he, are described in numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries. Also included are other entries that present his writings, explain his concepts, and trace his action in specific fields. The introduction sums much of this up and-along with the bibliography-provides a strong foundation for further study.Author Bi...

The Modern Freudians: Contempory Psychoanalytic Technique - Paperback

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by Carolyn S. Ph. D. Ellman (Editor), Stanley Grand (Editor)Explores the developments in technique in the practice of psychoanalysis today.Author BiographyCarolyn S. Ellman, Ph.D., is adjunct supervising analyst, NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis; training and supervising analyst, New York Freudian Society; and faculty member and supervisor, Metropolitan Institute. Stanley Grand, Ph.D., is adjunct clinical professor of psychology and supervising analyst, NYU Postdoc...

The Promise of Cultural Institutions - Paperback

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by David Carr (Author), G. Rollie Adams (Foreword by)This thought-provoking collection of essays is essential reading for anyone who cares about cultural institutions and their role in the community of learners. These institutions_often museums or libraries_have the power to profoundly alter our sense of ourselves and of the world around us, but that power carries with it obligations. David Carr challenges us to contemplate both the effects and the responsibilities, to examine carefully the n...

The World's Greatest Hypnotists - Paperback

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by John C. Hughes (Author)Today, hypnotism is recognized as an effective therapeutic tool and its importance is growing. This book shows how hypnotism reached its present status of acceptance, through two centuries of pioneering effort by several fascinating personalities.Author BiographyJohn C. Hughes is the author of Hypnosis for the '80s: Its Theory, Technique & Practice (Bookman Press, 1990). Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 0.62 x 8.9 x 5.86 IN Publication Date: October 24, 1996

The Middle East and South Asia 2023-2024 - Paperback

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by Ilan Pappe (Author)The Middle East and South Asia 2020-2022 provides students with vital information on the Middle East and South Asia countries through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends.Author BiographyIlan Pappe is the director of The European Center for Palestine Studies and a senior fellow at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. He has published 20 books. Number of Pages: 316 Dimensi...

Change Is Required: Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Museum - Hardcover

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by Avi Y. Decter (Editor), Marsha L. Semmel (Editor), Ken Yellis (Editor)Change Is Required will empower museum professionals, institutional leaders, funders and supporters to address the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, economic dislocation, and social protest and stimulate new thinking about the future directions of museums in America.Author BiographyAvi Decter, Managing Partner of History Now, is known for interpreting difficult subjects, including labor unrest at the Boott Cotton...

Museum Accessibility by Design: A Systemic Approach to Organizational Change - Paperback

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by Maria Chiara Ciaccheri (Author)What does museum accessibility mean today? How can it generate impact in museums and in society itself? Where should we begin to take concrete action? Museum Accessibility by Design: A Systemic Approach to Organizational Change guides readers through the process of designing a museum accessibility strategy. Real world examples, tools, and resources foster implementation. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of museum accessibility, with an up-to-date...

Endowment Essentials for Museums - Hardcover

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by Rebekah Beaulieu (Author)A stable and well-managed endowment can be the key to a museum's financial strength. But how do you establish and maintain an endowment that is right for your organization and its future? With easily accessible language and case studies of real museums to illuminate major points, Endowment Essentials for Museums provides guidance on the establishment and oversight of endowments, including how to: Plan for and build an endowment fund Create opportunities to grow t...

The Value of Museums: Enhancing Societal Well-Being - Paperback

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by John H. Falk (Author)The Value of Museums makes the case that the niche museums has always been public well-being. This guide shows museums how to assess and communicate that essential public value. Author BiographyJohn H. Falk is executive director of the Institute for Learning Innovation and Sea Grant Professor Emeritus of Free-Choice Learning at Oregon State University. He is known internationally for his work in the area of free-choice learning; the learning that occurs while visiting ...

Your Name Is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings - Paperback

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by Benjamin Blech (Author), Elaine Blech (Author)Your Name Is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings represents the first time that the secrets of the Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Jewish spiritual leaders, were introduced to the general public for the purpose of explaining the profound meanings hidden in every person's name. Your Name is Your Blessing remains alone in its application of Kabbalistic teachings to the choice and understanding of one's name. A name tells a...

The Ultimate Construction Site Book - Hardcover

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by Anne-Sophie Baumann (Created by), Didier Balicevic (Illustrator)Experience the sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site: A crane lifts steel bars for a skyscraper, a tunnel boring machine digs underground... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring trucks, bridges, and structures to life. Readers will learn how roller coasters are built, see a circus tent get transported and set up, and help construction workers complete huge engineering projects...